The feeling of urgency dominates the J’s world. Let’s do it now! Therefore, the J fears the unfinished task and having the unfinished tasks back up to produce anxiety.  A need to achieve, a sense of pride in work accomplished, the treasured sense of relief when they have made progress — all these feed this urgency.  Further, the strong desire to be on time so as to avoid further stress feeds this urgency.

When Urgency Dominates Too Much

The J can easily overdo these drives. And when they do, it creates tension, high blood pressure, and other issues, all of which raise the level of emotional strain.  Consequently we see emotions easily in this lifestyle. Accordingly, too much emotional pressure can drive the J prematurely to anger. It is often the anger of a threatened lifestyle.

With a Sense of Urgency, More Is Achieved

The emotions of the J lifestyle seem to surge in the direction of achievement and getting all the tasks of life done. But they find peace in the completing all the needed details.  However,  this also means the J may only realize peace in a structured life where that structure takes its place alongside of all the other urgent demands.